CASCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cascadia Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 school district, located in Seattle, WA with about 525 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Cascadia Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cascadia Elementary, located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, is a specialized public school within the Seattle Public Schools district that serves the Highly Capable (HCaP) student population. As a district-wide option school, it draws students from across the city who have been identified as requiring advanced academic programming. The school is renowned for its rigorous curriculum, which is designed to meet the unique intellectual and social-emotional needs of gifted learners by providing accelerated instruction, deeper inquiry-based learning, and a fast-paced academic environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Cascadia fosters a vibrant school community supported by an active parent-teacher organization and dedicated staff who emphasize critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Because the school draws from a diverse geographic area, it acts as a centralized hub for families seeking specialized enrichment. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the school’s official website to learn more about the Highly Capable testing and enrollment process, as admission to Cascadia is determined through the district’s specific eligibility requirements rather than traditional neighborhood boundaries.

For more information, contact Cascadia Elementary at (206) 252-5914 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.